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Deliberate Architecture
The year ahead holds nothing on its own. Only the possibility of what you choose to create. What you bring into existence. That is your opportunity…and…
Dec 29, 2025
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Create More Pivotal Moments
If there’s one thing I’ve learned working with the .01%, it’s this: they didn’t get there by playing it safe. They got there by making decisions that…
Dec 15, 2025
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Staying Excited
Ever wonder how large players work on their companies and missions for 20+ years and don’t lose their enthusiasm? This is the piece for you.
Dec 8, 2025
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Cut Complexity—Simplify Everything
Complexity is messy…but it’s *easy*. Building and maintaining simplicity is the *harder* work.
Sep 29, 2025
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Being an Exceptional #2
Behind so many legendary companies is an exceptional second-in-command.
Sep 15, 2025
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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How Fast Leaders Create Company Drag
And how to fix it
Sep 8, 2025
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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How to Get a Promotion
Promotions don't go to people who just show up and check boxes. They go to those that stand out in specific ways—the people who make it impossible for…
May 5, 2025
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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The 1 Unconventional Skill of Great Leaders No One Talks About
Great leaders do a lot of things, but there's a hidden force multiplier that separates extraordinary leaders from the others I’ve worked with.
Apr 14, 2025
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Amplify Results with Higher Level Focus
Know what the "real work" is.
Aug 26, 2024
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Stop Convincing & Master the Art of Framing
Before you have your next big message to push, stop convincing and start framing. You might have to be more deliberate and think through it in a…
Apr 29, 2024
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Success & The Psychology of Self-Control
In psychological studies, two traits have been found to have the highest correlation with success. The first is grit, which we all recognize as the…
Apr 22, 2024
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Strategic Networking & Social Interaction Cheat Codes
This is a brief cheat sheet on how to approach social interactions. Don’t be tempted to skip this read because you think you’re solid in your seat—doing…
Mar 25, 2024
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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